Vermont Casting VC0620P, VC0680P, VC0680N owner manual Gas Grill Troubleshooting Guide

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Gas Grill Troubleshooting Guide

During the course of using your grill, you may occasionally encounter some cases where you have questions as to how to keep your grill running properly. Following is a list of symptoms followed by the most commonly used solutions.

Please, if you have a problem with your grill, and you are attempting to remedy it by yourself using the following procedures, first read all warnings and safety precautions listed throughout the owner's manual.

For further assistance with operational and component issues, call our customer service center toll-free in

the USA: 1-800-944-8982; in Canada: 1-800-668-5323

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Burner Will Not Light

Cause:

Corrective action:

1)Lack of fuel

2)Burner venturi clogged with spider webs or insect nest

3)Clogged or blocked orifices, burner ports, or regulator hose-to-tank connection

4)Igniter malfunction-

a.When rotating igniter knob no loud clicks are heard

b.Igniter clicks but no spark in collector box

c.Collector box rusted out or damaged

5)Burner venturi misaligned on orifices

6)Crimped fuel supply hose

7)Bad regulator or damaged hose

1)For LP, be sure that the tank valve is turned on 1 to 1-1/2 turns. For natural gas, be sure the gas valve is turned on all the way.

2)Clean inside venturi tubes with a small wire brush or pipe cleaner

3)Clean with a straight pin or paper clip and blow out

4)a. Be sure igniter knob is fully seated (snapped into place) on stem and if still no clicks replace both the igniter knob and igniter

b.& c. Check wire connections and if still no spark replace collector box assembly

5)Position venturi over orifices properly

6)Straighten hose

7)Double check for proper and snug connections. Replace if necessary

Comments: An unsuccessful ignition is often experienced when a gust of flames occurs due to the grill being flooded with gas. This is a result of failure to follow the proper lighting instructions as explained in the owner's manual. The gas is left on for over the allowed 3 to 5 seconds before ignition and finally it ignites. If the grill fails to light with the igniter, use the match lighting instructions explained in the owner's manual.

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Burner Won't Stay Lit

Cause:

Corrective action:

1)

Lack of fuel

1)

Fill cylinder

2)

Too cold or windy

2)

Rotate grill to where the front faces the wind and

 

 

 

turn control knobs on high

3)

Burner venturi misaligned on orifices

3)

Position venturi over orifices properly

4)

Burner venturi clogged with spider webs or insect

4)

Clean inside venturi tubes with a small wire

 

nest

 

brush or pipe cleaner

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Yellow Burner Flame

Cause:

Corrective action:

1)Burner venturi clogged with spider webs or insect nest

2)Food particles, grease or seasonings on burner

3)Air in tank (before filling tank was not purged)

4)Burner venturi misaligned

1)Clean inside venturi tubes with a small wire brush or pipe cleaner

2)Clean burner with safe solutions (see Cleaning section in owner's manual for details)

3)Use up LP tank (should improve with new tank)

4)Position venturi over orifices properly

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Contents Portable Gas Grill VC0620P VC0680P Statement of Commitment United States 1-800-944-8982 CanadaTable of Contents Portable Gas Grill VC0680P Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Grills Fuel Regulator and Hose Transporting a Full Cylinder Filling and Purging Type 1 L.P. GAS Cylinders Take These Instructions to the L.P. Gas DealerAssembly Instructions Chapter Locate these parts Assembly Identifying the Grill PartsAssembly Attach the Base to the Pillar Assembly Attach Grill Bottom to Pillar Assembly Step Assembly Attach the Side Tables Assembly Assemble the Grill Lid Assembly Step Assembly Installing the Internal Grill Parts Set the warming rack onto the back of the cooking grids Installing an L.P. Gas Cylinder Connecting the Regulator to Cylinder Connecting the L.P. Gas CylinderInstallation for Natural GAS Natural Gas Grills Connecting to Natural GasOperating the QUICK-CONNECT To Disconnect the Fuel SupplyLeak Test Connections Use and Care Directions Chapter How to Check the Fuel Supply System for Gas Leaks Leak TestingLighting Instructions Igniter Lighting SystemLighting Instructions Match Lighting HOW to Shut OFF the GrillControl Settings Using Your Gas GrillTo Break in a NEW Grill Burners FlameRegular Cleaning and Upkeep Caring for Your Gas GrillCooking Tips Caring for Your Grill Clearing the Burner Venturi Tubes Cleaning and MaintenanceParts Enclosed 6000, 8000 Series Replacement PartsPillar Assembly Bottom / Burner AssemblyBase Assembly Model 6000 Series ComponentsModel 8000 Series Components Burner Will Not Light Cause Corrective action Gas Grill Troubleshooting GuideGrill Not Hot Enough or Uneven Heat Cause Corrective action Outdoor Cooking Poultry Pork Fish / Seafood Side Dishes Vegetables Desserts Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Vermont Castings a CFM company